Elijah Muhammad

Every so often a book comes along that changes the world in some way. Maybe it heralds the start of a social movement, or enlightens the world about events long hidden. Only in hindsight can we see what a difference such a book made. Here is one such book.

What it is: "The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley" by Malcolm X and Alex Haley, 1965

In this autobiography, readers learn about the life of the controversial civil rights activist. It recounts his transition from Malcolm Little the child to Malcolm X, the charismatic member of the Nation of Islam who later renounced the group.

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